Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, a generation and transmission utility serving central and western Kansas, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Holcomb, KS. This position is ideal for an experienced mechanic that specializes in maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and restoration of heavy equipment, diesel engines, and light vehicles to ensure safe and efficient operation. Additionally, this mechanic should have a background in inventory control, maintenance documentation, and equipment history tracking while maintaining an organized, safety-focused work environment.
What You'll Do:
Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and major/minor repairs on heavy equipment.
Inspected and evaluated equipment performance to identify maintenance needs and prevent unexpected breakdowns through proactive service schedules.
Enjoy our welcoming, friendly atmosphere and culture that emphasizes servant leadership and growth.
Enjoy an outstanding benefit and compensation package, including a Defined Benefit Pension, health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off.
High school diploma and four years of mechanical repair experience on heavy equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Heavy equipment operational experience preferred.
Two years light vehicle repair experience preferred.
Successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Construction and Skilled Trades Selection System (CAST) Test.
Please see the Responsibility Outline for a complete list of qualifications as well as Mental and Physical Requirements: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
EEI Testing:
We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage candidates to review all the information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests, available here:
Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.
Note: EEI does not allow access to the actual tests. Testing sessions are held at various locations.
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disabled persons.